Hand Reared Puppies

Hi Guys,
Can anybody tell me the pros and cons about hand readed pups, we are looking into getting one but the vet has informed us not to as they MAY have behavioral problems. Can anybody help me please~!

I am no expert but i have been casing forums and google for the most part of the last few weeks..
There are certain things that there mothers teach them in stages... and it is very very crutial to how they will behave as an adult dor. If i can find it again i will post it for you.. made perfect sense once i read it,
I picked up a staffy 6 years ago at 5.5 weeks... she has terrible anxiety all her days
I would not do it again
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http://www.bulldoginformation.com/Development_of_a_Puppy.html

This is from a bulldog page.. but the "puppy" stages are the same for every pup.
I wish I had of seen this 6 years ago.

I pick my little lady up on xmas eve. she will be 8.5 weeks. i was worried this was to old... but as far as everything i have read it is perfect ")

I've replied on the other thread! Here it is..........



Many hand reared pups are fine. Many are not.

They don't learn their basic manners from their mum & can be incredibly bold & challenging due to their being handled so much during their early days. If you're new to dogs I wouldn't even contemplate it. If you're experienced & you have the time & ability to train & socialise, then by all means consider it, but be very choosy with the pups on offer. Don't necessarily go for the boldest - you may bite off more than you can chew!

Dempsey was hand reared for only 3 or 4 days & he's the boldest & most dominant male I've ever known. He's challenging most of the time!

I'll delete the duplicate!

Joelle, you keep putting duplicate threads on - do you need any help?

the other thing that you need to take into consideration is if your still wanting to show a hand reared pup may not have the right temprament for the show ring

it mat or not have the right temperament for the show ring, but im sure there are plenty of show dogs on the circuit that have been hand reared as pups

I helped hand raise my local farmers two pup rottweilers after the mum died. they turned out to be great working dogs and they love his two generations of grand kids their really good family pets. some say if you know what you are doing hand raising a pup is great because they respect you like their mother. i don't agree. but i think hand raising or not it depends on your skills whether the pup will turn out a good one or not. just like bringing a fully grown one home if you have the skills it'll be just as good as having a pup.

Is the guy whos dog 'strawberry' had a litter of pups which he had to handrear still on here? (sorry cant remember your name!!!) He might be able to give you some advice

dont think so but we have caryll who has had some experance with hand rearing .
hope that may be of some help
welcome to the forum by the way any more questions just ask away

Somebody mention my name?